ECONOMY
Gandak Canal fully operational, irrigation area expands fivefold: Lawmaker Chaudhary
Gandak Canal fully operational, irrigation area expands five...
Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Binod Chaudhary has announced that the Gandak Canal in western Nawalparasi is now fully operational, significantly expanding its irrigation coverage.
Jun 07, 2025
WORLD
Iran says US travel ban reflects 'racist mentality'
Iran says US travel ban reflects 'racist mentality'
Tehran denounced on Saturday the US travel ban on Iranians and citizens of 11 other mostly Middle Eastern and African countries, saying Washington's decision was a sign of a "racist mentality".
Jun 07, 2025
WORLD
India: Helicopter makes emergency landing on Uttarakhand Highway; all passengers safe
India: Helicopter makes emergency landing on Uttarakhand Hig...
The helicopter's collective control reportedly got stuck during take-off from the Badasu (Sersi) helipad. Though a car was damaged in the landing, all passengers escaped unharmed. The pilot sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital.
Jun 07, 2025
Market
Share investors lose Rs 84 billion as NEPSE declines 52.10 points in a week
Share investors lose Rs 84 billion as NEPSE declines 52.10 p...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week declined 52.10 points as the appointment of new governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) and government’s announcement of budget for the next fiscal year failed to boost confidence of investors.
Jun 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Landslide buries Nepal-China border pillar No. 71
Landslide buries Nepal-China border pillar No. 71
Flooding in the northern region of Kimathanka in Sankhuwasabha district has buried a border pillar marking the Nepal-China boundary.
Jun 07, 2025
WORLD
U.S. stocks rally after key jobs report
U.S. stocks rally after key jobs report
U.S. stocks advanced on Friday, as investors reacted positively to the U.S. nonfarm payroll report and growing signs that tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk may be cooling.
Jun 07, 2025
WORLD
India hails trade deal in talks with visiting British FM
India hails trade deal in talks with visiting British FM
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Saturday a trade deal with Britain was "truly a milestone" that will boost bilateral ties as he welcomed his counterpart David Lammy to New Delhi.
Jun 07, 2025
ECONOMY
Fire guts 35 shops, causes property loss worth Rs 87.7 million in Bajura
Fire guts 35 shops, causes property loss worth Rs 87.7 milli...
At least 35 shops were burnt to ashes at Bamla Bazaar of Budhiganga Municipality-6 after a fire broke out on Friday afternoon. The blaze started when a cooking gas cylinder exploded at a local Nabadurga Hotel during food preparation.
Jun 07, 2025
WORLD
Global food prices dip in May
Global food prices dip in May
The overall FAO Food Price Index dropped by 0.8 percent in May, with global prices for vegetable oils and sugar declining sharply, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations reported on Friday.
Jun 07, 2025
SOCIETY
Eviction disputes dominate KMC Judicial Committee cases, deepening cooperative crisis
Eviction disputes dominate KMC Judicial Committee cases, dee...
The Judicial Committee of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) receives the highest number of complaints related to building eviction, with a significant portion linked to cooperatives in the financial crisis.
Jun 07, 2025